FAQs

Are you seeing clients virtually or in-person?

Currently both. For those who prefer in-person therapy, I have an office in Philadelphia in Rittenhouse. I am licensed to treat virtual clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida.

How much does a therapy session cost, and what does it cover?

My fee is $175 per 50-minute session. At this time, I am unable to offer a sliding scale for payment. This fee covers the time we are meeting in session, as well as contact that we may have outside of session by email (e.g., check-ins); research, resources, and referrals that I may be providing you with between sessions; and consistent contact between myself and the rest of your treatment team to coordinate care (e.g., Dietitian, Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Physician, etc).

Do you accept insurance?

Because of the constraints that Managed Care tends to put on the modality and frequency of therapy sessions, I am not in-network with any insurance companies. However, you can use HSA or FSA to pay for sessions if that is a part of your insurance plan. Additionally, if you have out-of-network benefits with your insurance provider, I can give you an itemized receipt at the end of each month to submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement.

What can i expect from the consultation?

The consultation is a 10-ish minute phone call between you and I so we can both get a feel for what the other person is like, and see if we think we may be a good fit. I will ask you about what made you want to start therapy now; whether you have other providers on your treatment team (e.g., psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, dietitian, primary care physician, etc); and if you have any questions or concerns about my style or approach to therapy.

What can i expect in the first therapy session?

Every therapist is different. Personally, I use the first therapy session to get background information on you, so we have a solid base before jumping into the heavier stuff that might be bringing you to therapy. I will also talk with you at the start of therapy about what your past therapy experiences were like, what worked and didn't work, and establish goals for our work together.

How often will we meet?

I recommend meeting at least once per week for the first 4 weeks of therapy as we are getting to know each other, and especially as you are forming trust, safety, and comfortability. After the fourth session, I check in with clients and collaborate with them to determine what frequency would be appropriate to meet at moving forward.

Will I be in therapy forever?

Only if you want to be, and as long as we are working toward goals! I’ve had some clients that have come to therapy to work on very specific goals and stopped after 10 sessions because their goals were met. I have other clients who I used to meet with weekly and they’ve scaled back to less frequently as they’ve developed more coping skills and supports. You aren’t bound to having any certain number of sessions, and you can stop sessions at any time.

What is a good faith estimate, and how can i get one?

Per the legislation in 2022 (No Surprises Act), healthcare providers are required to provide clients with a reasonable estimate of how much their services will cost. You have a right to a Good Faith Estimate and one will be provided to you before we have our first session together.